| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Kathy Hand do not know what happened to Kathy Hand. There is a gap in Kathy Hand's memory. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Kathy Hand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Kathy Hand into bankruptcy. Kathy Hand salvages what Kathy Hand can. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Kathy Hand's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Kathy Hand's research for political or religious reasons. Kathy Hand continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
46 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Kathy Hand's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
46 |
A rival researcher blackens Kathy Hand's name or steals Kathy Hand's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
46 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
51 |
Win a prestigious prize for Kathy Hand's work. |